South Shore car thefts: At least 6 Kia and Hyundai model cars stolen within days, Chicago police say
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team 
Chicago police have issued a community alert after a rash of car thefts in the South Shore neighborhood.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have issued a community alert after a rash of car thefts in the South Shore neighborhood.
At least six incidents have been reported in the last week.
Incident times and locations:
7300 block of south Exchange Ave. on October 17, 2022 between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. 7300 block of south Coles Ave. between October 17, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. and October 18, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. 7200 block of south Exchange Ave. between October 19, 2022 at 9:30 P.M. and October 20, 2022 at 4:20 A.M. 7300 block of south South Shore Dr. on October 20, 2022 between 3:00 P.M. and 7:15 P.M. 2700 block of east 75th St. on October 21, 2022 at 2:45 P.M. 7400 block of south Colfax Ave. on October 21, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. Police say the victims parked their vehicles on the street or in a parking lot, and when they returned their car was gone.
The stolen vehicles are various Kia and Hyundai models.
What you can do:
Do not leave your keys in your vehicle or your vehicle running unattended. Install and activate anti-theft devices. Park in well-lit, heavily traveled areas. Report suspicious activity immediately. Keep your vehicle doors and windows secured. Be aware of these crimes and alert your neighbors. Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including any vehicle description and license plate information. Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Bureau of Detectives - Area One at (312) 747-8380.
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